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Before they only had option to shift, now I hear they are bringing (perhaps they already have) tilt-shift adapter for their Frames/Cameras! So, Big YES at least for me with regards to TC/39mp Leica:thumbup: If you particularly need shift you could go for either of these Frames/Cameras but TC is really small and very convenient entry level + the only small PRO interchangeable walk-around 39mp/etc. Camera:thumbup:Your right i could simply buy the SW I think it is or one of there other Frames let's call it and use the lenses on any of them, so yes there is some advantage there to. Darn stuff is expensive . Okay my little secret thought is not buy that viewfinder at 1200 dollars . But the Hot shoe attachment for around 138 or 160 dollars than revert back to the M8 here and use the externals finders for that , much smaller and you could use a leica 21,24,28 finder or the finder for the Wate lens . Which is the Tri-elmar 16,18,21= WATE or a Zeiss finder my favorite . So you can save a whole bunch of money on just using these finders instead and there much smaller. Now Alpa does seem to sell a plate for the back end. I say seem because not sure if it will fit on your camera plate to protect the back of the lens when the back is on your main body like the Mamiya . The Alpha will accept Phase, Hassy and Contax mount backs . Not sure on Leaf or Sinar though
To use the Rollei-mount lenses (Schneider/Zeiss) on an Alpa or view camera, etc.Again, I have to say the ONLY small PRO interchangeable walk-around camera to let me use ALL or one of these Rollei/Schneider/Carl Zeiss/Hy6 Lenses if my heart beat starts pumping more blood than usual and I don't have to change platforms nor Digital Backs etc. So, YES... I can say I feel more than comfortable with that :thumbup:
Using a CFV, a 60mm lens would match the FOV of the Rolleiflex TLR's 80mm lens.there is a lot to be said for a waist level finder for people shooting, a la Avedon, though I think he used a rollie; a 503/CFV/80mm is a nice package for that
I'd be willing to put up with an Image Bank if it would have a built-in screen for viewing (like an Epson P-5000).I am now playing with my trusty Alpa and my H3D11-39 back mated to a the Hasselblad hard drive which powers the back ( when off H camera body) not as much of a hassle as I first thought = and loads of storage capability @ 100 gigs of firewire speed.
How many captures do you expect to make in one outing?A Phase One back works for the Alpa - as battery and storage is in body ( albeit whimpy CFcard capacities which a few hours of walking and shooting means you need lots).
That is why I wrote in Mamiya 28mm out for a ride thread I thought I was 100% sharp by trusting the DB screen, later to my surprise I found most images soft.... but what they call "ART Soft" at Paul Kopeikin Gallery etc. Actually all I needed was longer lenses, that way I could establish the feel and the character of what I want! But Hey... first time with ALPA+ 24mm/28mm lenses, 60% of time on my mind was... don't drop the Frame/Camera especially with P45+ not my P30+ back. Even at the beginning with AF On on MF Camera I sometimes get other things I don't need in focus... I am just a little puzzled how long is going to take me to get a feel for guesstimation, but I've seen it in action and people do it casually:thumbup:I can see how the Alpa would be relatively easy to focus for landscapes, but how would you focus quickly in street scenes and spontaneous people shots? By relying on the focal distance indicator? Seems challenging to say the least.
It would be more useful if Hasselblad could get an Epson P-5000 to act as their Image Bank/viewer/power source.
How many captures do you expect to make in one outing?
That is why I wrote in Mamiya 28mm out for a ride thread I thought I was 100% sharp by trusting the DB screen, later to my surprise I found most images soft.... but what they call "ART Soft" at Paul Kopeikin Gallery etc. Actually all I needed was longer lenses, that way I could establish the feel and the character of what I want! But Hey... first time with ALPA+ 24mm/28mm lenses, 60% of time on my mind was... don't drop the Frame/Camera especially with P45+ not my P30+ back. Even at the beginning with AF On on MF Camera I sometimes get other things I don't need in focus... I am just a little puzzled how long is going to take me to get a feel for guesstimation, but I've seen it in action and people do it casually:thumbup:
Obviously on tripod it's totally different story:thumbup:
This is why I asked to encourage ALPA owners... to share their experience/Tips/guesstimation situations/solutions/etc???
Actually I like the idea of wide angle and narrow DOF, which makes focus more of an issue. I think I'll stick to the SLR for street shooting.This sounds a bit like swimming upstream.
Street begs for wide angle and big DOF. MF makes this tougher.
-bob
To use the Rollei-mount lenses (Schneider/Zeiss) on an Alpa,view camera, etc.
a battery-powered Lens Control S (white, pictured at right) is necessary.
My issue with the Alpa is (as I understand it) that is basically just a frame.
Best,
Ray
Not Really!!!This sounds a bit like swimming upstream.
Street begs for wide angle and big DOF.
-bob
ALPA TC is actually the lightest Digital MF Solution out there with the best Lenses that you can afford to buy!!! This is why I refer to it as TC/39mp Leica :thumbup:Street should be light and unobtrusive.
-bob
I agree in terms of focusing:thumbup:MF makes this tougher.
Why not!!!:thumbs:The Alpa looks nifty and given my track record I might own one at least for a little while.
BUT
I think that my street camera is my M8.
-bob